Simple Valentine’s Day Cookies With Royal Icing Recipe
This simple Valentine’s Day Cookies with Royal Icing recipe is the perfect sweet treat to celebrate love! Made with basic ingredients, these cookies are easy to bake and decorate, making them ideal for festive occasions or gifting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Royal icing (powdered sugar, meringue powder, water, food coloring)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface and cut out heart-shaped cookies.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with royal icing.
- Prepare royal icing by mixing powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth. Divide and color as desired.
- Pipe and decorate the cookies with icing, letting it set completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is chilled if it becomes too soft to handle.
- Add food coloring to royal icing for vibrant and fun designs.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg